It was odd to wake up on a small island in a rustic cabin today. How did we get here? Oh yes. The generosity of strangers . Right. We had slept on some cots with a roof over our heads in a screened-in porch to enjoy the breeze off the lake, and ironically, got far wetter during the night than we usually do in the tent, due to some heavy rain and strong winds that blew through during the night. It was fun though! And we didn’t really get that wet (Caroline wisely moved inside when the rain started blowing through the screens, and I sleepily migrated to the centre of the room). The morning was leisurely, as we enjoyed breakfast with our new friends and got ready to head back to the mainland. Cast a few more lines off the dock and managed to catch a smallmouth bass before leaving. Then it was back to Sioux Narrows in the motorboat, where we bid farewell to the gang, and thanked them for giving us this great gift of hospitality and fun!
What an experience! Thanks guys!
Refreshed and happy, we hit the road once again and decided we would keep to our schedule (one day delayed) and finish yesterday’s trip to Caliper Lake Provincial Park. This was a great idea, as the park was lovely lovely lovely. And, unlike most days, we arrived early enough to really enjoy it, setting up the tent, going for a swim, and making dinner all before the sun started to set.
Stats:
Av. Spd.: 17.4km/h
Mx. Spd.: 53.9km/h
Best name for a fish that lives in these lakes: The Black Crappie
Runner-up: The White Crappie
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